How much does a Comprehensive eye exam cost in Colorado?

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) · CPT 92004 · State: Colorado

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $190, with most between $98 and $250 ($153 cash/self-pay). Based on 50 Colorado hospitals — 17% higher than the national typical of $162. Hospital list charges run about $388 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$190
Colorado · $98$250
Cash / self-pay
$153
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$388
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 50 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Colorado — FAQs

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $190, with most between $98 and $250, based on 50 Colorado hospitals. That's 17% higher than the national typical of $162.

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost without insurance in Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Colorado run around $153. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $388), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Colorado hospital bill for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) so high?

Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) run about $388 — roughly 2× the $190 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $190), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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